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Event:
ADCC - World Challenge
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Higor Pereira (ranked 8221 p4p, 150 weight class) and Antonio Braga Neto (ranked 4025 p4p, 152 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Higor Pereira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Antonio Braga Neto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Braga Neto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pereira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Braga Neto's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pereira (2) vs (0) Braga Neto
Pereira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Braga Neto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira pushes down on Braga Neto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pereira passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (5) vs (0) Braga Neto
Pereira controlling the pace for now.
Braga Neto is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Braga Neto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pereira (8) vs (0) Braga Neto
Braga Neto showing good submission defense here.
Braga Neto can't escape the position.
Pereira is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pereira controlling well, preventing Braga Neto from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Pereira controlling well, preventing Braga Neto from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Braga Neto doesn't escape.
Braga Neto tries to escape but Pereira has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pereira biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Pereira has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Braga Neto is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Higor Pereira! |
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Event:
ADCC - Road to Vegas
Date: Jun 19, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcus Almeida (ranked 3983 p4p, 149 weight class) and Antonio Braga Neto (ranked 3984 p4p, 150 weight class). Marcus Almeida has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Marcus Almeida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Antonio Braga Neto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Braga Neto fails with the takedown.
Braga Neto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Almeida defends it nicely.
Braga Neto tries for a takedown but Almeida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marcus Almeida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Braga Neto.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Almeida (2) vs (0) Braga Neto
Almeida engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Almeida seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Braga Neto for as long as he can get away with.
Almeida looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga Neto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Almeida's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeida (2) vs (2) Braga Neto
Braga Neto wants to pass the guard but Almeida is keeping the position.
Braga Neto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Almeida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Braga Neto on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga Neto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Almeida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Braga Neto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Braga Neto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Braga Neto slips nicely into half guard.
Almeida is looking for a sweep. Braga Neto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Braga Neto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Almeida keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida tries to roll over but Braga Neto keeps him under control.
Braga Neto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Almeida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Braga Neto is still trying to improve position.
Braga Neto is thwarting Almeida's attempts to control the position.
Braga Neto wants to free his trapped foot but Almeida is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Almeida could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Braga Neto seems to be looking for submissions.
Almeida manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida controlling Braga Neto's posture.
Braga Neto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Almeida is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Braga Neto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Braga Neto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida keeping full guard, as Braga Neto tries to pass.
Almeida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Almeida keeping full guard, as Braga Neto tries to pass.
Almeida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Braga Neto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Braga Neto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Almeida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Almeida wants to sweep but no luck.
Braga Neto is fighting to break Almeida's control of his arms but Almeida is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Almeida's guard.
Almeida actively working from the bottom here.
Almeida is breathing heavily.
Braga Neto tries to pass to full mount but Almeida defends it.
Braga Neto is looking to pass Almeida's guard but actually Almeida recovers to full guard.
Almeida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Braga Neto defends it easily.
Braga Neto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Almeida (2) vs (5) Braga Neto
Braga Neto seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Almeida is holding on tight.
Almeida working to try and regain half guard.
Braga Neto takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Almeida (2) vs (8) Braga Neto
Almeida is really stuck here.
Almeida won't enjoy being in this position. Braga Neto looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Almeida is tapping - it's over boys! Braga Neto picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Braga Neto! |
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Event:
ADCC- Tournament
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Antonio Braga Neto (ranked 3934 p4p, 142 weight class) and Higor Pereira (ranked 7994 p4p, 146 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Antonio Braga Neto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Higor Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pereira shoots in and bounces Braga Neto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Braga Neto (0) vs (2) Pereira
Pereira controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Braga Neto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braga Neto (2) vs (2) Pereira
Pereira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braga Neto (2) vs (4) Pereira
Pereira prevents Braga Neto from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Braga Neto! Score +3 for passing guard: Braga Neto (2) vs (7) Pereira
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga Neto tries to improve his position but Pereira has taken his back! Pereira has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Braga Neto tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Pereira pushes Braga Neto away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Higor Pereira! |
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Event:
ADCC - Super Challenge
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcus Almeida (ranked 3898 p4p, 140 weight class) and Antonio Braga Neto (ranked 3899 p4p, 141 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Marcus Almeida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Antonio Braga Neto!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Almeida tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Braga Neto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Braga Neto shoots in for a takedown but Almeida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Braga Neto fails to land the takedown.
Almeida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Almeida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Braga Neto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcus Almeida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Braga Neto.
Almeida looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Almeida (2) vs (0) Braga Neto
Braga Neto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Braga Neto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Almeida controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga Neto keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully.
Almeida could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Braga Neto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeida (2) vs (2) Braga Neto
Almeida looking for a sweep. Not yet Almeida, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida is trying to control the position but Braga Neto postures up.
Braga Neto advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Almeida (2) vs (5) Braga Neto
Braga Neto has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Almeida (2) vs (7) Braga Neto
Almeida is looking to improve his position but Braga Neto isn't that keen on the idea.
Braga Neto fails to advance to Almeida's back.
Almeida on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Almeida tries to get out of the position.
Almeida regains half guard.
Braga Neto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida trying to control from the bottom.
Braga Neto trying to mount his opponent but Almeida defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Almeida manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Almeida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Almeida working for a triangle but Braga Neto defends it easily.
Braga Neto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Braga Neto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Braga Neto tries to pass to full mount but Almeida defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Braga Neto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Almeida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Braga Neto is working for a kimura but Almeida is defending it quite comfortably.
Braga Neto is pressing down on Almeida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Almeida is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida trying to control but Braga Neto postures up.
Braga Neto trying to mount his opponent but Almeida defends it.
Almeida is trying to control but can't.
Braga Neto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Almeida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Braga Neto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Braga Neto looks winded!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Almeida manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Braga Neto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Almeida is keeping the position for now.
Braga Neto passes into half guard.
Braga Neto trying to pass the guard but Almeida defending well.
Almeida is holding on to half guard well.
Almeida regains full guard. Nicely done.
Almeida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto looking to pass the guard.
Braga Neto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Almeida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Almeida has his hands on Braga Neto's head, controlling the position.
Braga Neto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Almeida (2) vs (10) Braga Neto
Braga Neto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Almeida's legs.
Almeida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Almeida gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Almeida (2) vs (12) Braga Neto
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Almeida to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Almeida shrugs it off.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Braga Neto moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Almeida (2) vs (15) Braga Neto
Almeida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Braga Neto on the ground.
Braga Neto is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Almeida defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Braga Neto not allowing Almeida to control his hands.
Braga Neto has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Almeida is defending well but eventually Braga Neto manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Almeida has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Braga Neto! |
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Event:
ADCC - Finals
Date: Jun 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erberth Santos (ranked 6211 p4p, 130 weight class) and Antonio Braga Neto (ranked 3886 p4p, 139 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Erberth Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Braga Neto!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Braga Neto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Braga Neto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santos as he jumps to the side.
Erberth Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Braga Neto.
Santos scores with a takedown into Braga Neto's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Braga Neto
Santos preventing the sweep.
Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Braga Neto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Santos has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Braga Neto
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Braga Neto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santos's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Santos! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Braga Neto has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Erberth Santos!
Erberth Santos is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
ADCC - Qualifiers 2
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mahamad Aly (ranked 3876 p4p, 138 weight class) and Antonio Braga Neto (ranked 3881 p4p, 140 weight class). Antonio Braga Neto has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mahamad Aly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Braga Neto!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Braga Neto.
Aly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aly (2) vs (0) Braga Neto
Braga Neto wants to get back to full guard.
Braga Neto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aly stopping the sweep attempt from Braga Neto.
Aly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Braga Neto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aly (2) vs (2) Braga Neto
Aly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Braga Neto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Braga Neto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Braga Neto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aly looking for a guillotine here but Braga Neto defends easily.
Aly trying to control the position here.
Braga Neto stands and throws Aly's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aly (2) vs (5) Braga Neto
Braga Neto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aly, who protects the arm well.
Aly tries to improve position but can't.
Braga Neto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Braga Neto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Aly tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aly struggling a bit here.
Braga Neto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Aly's legs.
Braga Neto is trying to get an arm triangle but Aly is defending well.
Aly stops Braga Neto from passing to mount.
Aly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aly gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aly (2) vs (7) Braga Neto
Aly wants to control but Braga Neto is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto goes for an armbar but Aly turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Aly. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aly (4) vs (7) Braga Neto
Braga Neto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aly passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aly (7) vs (7) Braga Neto
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Braga Neto regains half guard.
Braga Neto moves into full guard.
Aly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aly is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aly preventing the sweep.
Aly stays in close to Braga Neto's body and controls the position.
Aly wants to pass the guard but Braga Neto is keeping the position.
Braga Neto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aly (7) vs (9) Braga Neto
Braga Neto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aly's guard.
Braga Neto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aly (7) vs (12) Braga Neto
Aly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Braga Neto moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Aly has worked his arm free - good work by Aly!
Braga Neto tries to advance to mount but Aly denies him.
Braga Neto advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aly (7) vs (14) Braga Neto
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto avoids the attempt from Aly to control.
Braga Neto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Aly turns into him and now he's in Braga Neto's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aly (9) vs (14) Braga Neto
Braga Neto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aly is one step ahead there.
Aly wants to control from the top but Braga Neto keeps moving.
Braga Neto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aly controls the pace.
Aly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Braga Neto's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aly wants to pass the guard but Braga Neto is defending well.
Aly is trying to control. Braga Neto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aly could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Braga Neto is looking to improve his position.
Braga Neto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Braga Neto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aly (9) vs (16) Braga Neto
Aly is controlling Braga Neto's posture.
Aly keeping full guard, as Braga Neto tries to pass.
Aly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Braga Neto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Braga Neto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Aly (9) vs (19) Braga Neto
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Aly is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga Neto moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aly (9) vs (21) Braga Neto
Aly has given up his back here. Will Braga Neto look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Aly (9) vs (24) Braga Neto
Aly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Aly showing good submission defense here.
Braga Neto looks winded!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aly defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Braga Neto's arms.
Braga Neto gets his hands free as Aly looks to control.
Braga Neto is looking for the choke from the back position but Aly is controlling his hands well.
Aly showing good submission defense here.
Braga Neto looking to break Aly's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Aly remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Braga Neto will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Braga Neto doesn't have the hooks in and Aly manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aly (11) vs (24) Braga Neto
Aly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aly wants to control from the top but Braga Neto keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto wants to sweep but no luck.
Aly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Braga Neto on the ground.
Braga Neto keeping full guard, as Aly tries to pass.
Braga Neto wants to sweep but no luck.
Braga Neto is still trying to improve position.
Aly trying to control the position from guard on top but Braga Neto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aly is stalling in the full guard.
Braga Neto wants to sweep but no luck.
Aly trying to control the position from guard on top but Braga Neto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braga Neto keeping full guard, as Aly tries to pass.
Aly stays in close to Braga Neto's body and controls the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aly trying to control but Braga Neto is working from the bottom.
Braga Neto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aly (11) vs (26) Braga Neto
Braga Neto slips nicely into half guard.
Braga Neto passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aly (11) vs (29) Braga Neto
Aly tries to improve position but can't.
Braga Neto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Aly's legs.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Braga Neto advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aly (11) vs (31) Braga Neto
Aly is trying to escape the mount.
Aly wants to hold on but Braga Neto pushes him away.
Aly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Braga Neto moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Aly (11) vs (34) Braga Neto
Braga Neto tightening his grip on Aly, looking for the choke.
Braga Neto is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Aly defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aly has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Braga Neto working for a choke but Aly is defending well.
Aly tries to break free.
Braga Neto is persistently looking for the submission but Aly is defending it well.
Aly looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Aly taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Braga Neto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Braga Neto! |
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Event:
ADCC - Qualifiers 1
Date: Jun 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erberth Santos (ranked 6133 p4p, 129 weight class) and Antonio Braga Neto (ranked 3871 p4p, 140 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Erberth Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Antonio Braga Neto!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Braga Neto tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
and Santos counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Braga Neto
Santos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Braga Neto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Santos has passed into half guard!
Santos works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Braga Neto
Braga Neto regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga Neto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos is looking to advance position but Braga Neto won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Braga Neto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Santos prevents Braga Neto from improving his position.
Santos controlling the pace.
Braga Neto is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Braga Neto is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Santos has latched onto it... Big trouble! Santos pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Braga Neto is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erberth Santos! |
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